Peugeot 508 PSE vs Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Peugeot 508 PSE

Sedan · Phev · FWD

Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Sedan · Hybrid · FWD

Car A

Peugeot 508 PSE

The Peugeot 508 PSE combines efficient-for-its-class plug-in hybrid running with rapid acceleration and a 5-star safety rating, making it a capable road-trip and family sedan. Front-wheel drive and average cargo flexibility may limit appeal for winter and cargo-heavy use.

5 seatsSedanPhev5-star safety1.4 L/100km360 hpPlug-in hybrid

Car B

Toyota Avalon Hybrid

A five-seat FWD hybrid that emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and long-range comfort, the Toyota Avalon Hybrid suits road trips and value-minded families. If you need punchy performance or extra-large cargo space, look elsewhere.

5 seatsSedanHybrid5-star safetyHybrid

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 53 / 62

City 40 / 41

Budget / value 40 / 65

Road trip 61 / 76

Performance 34 / 30

Cargo 27 / 25

Practical 37 / 46

Premium 43 / 33

Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Peugeot 508 PSE · Orange = Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Specs side-by-side

Spec Peugeot 508 PSE Toyota Avalon Hybrid

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Pros & cons

Peugeot 508 PSE

Efficient for its class with 1.4 combined consumption
0–100 km/h in 4.3 s and 360 hp for strong passing power
5-star safety rating supports family and highway confidence
487 L trunk and 5 seats suit road trips and growing families
Front-wheel drive may be less reassuring for winter driving
Cargo-heavy use can exceed the flexibility of the 487 L trunk
Premium pricing at 66,900
No reliability rating provided in the data

Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Long range and efficient for its class (about 800 km, 5.7 combined consumption)
Seats five with a useful 453 L trunk for family duties
Good value in its segment at around $36,700
Easygoing acceleration for daily driving (0–100 km/h in 8.0 s)
Not aimed at performance driving (8.0 s to 100 km/h and 180 km/h top speed)
453 L trunk can feel tight for cargo-heavy use
Front-wheel drive only; no AWD option
Small 1.6 kWh hybrid battery limits electric-only operation

Verdict

Pick Peugeot 508 PSE if…

Best fuel economy

Peugeot 508 PSE uses 1.4 L/100km vs 5.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Toyota Avalon Hybrid if…

Performance & capability

Toyota Avalon Hybrid is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Peugeot 508 PSE

Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Verdict

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